Left Foot Forward
Is unionist unity possible?
Support for the principle of a single, united unionist party across Northern Ireland seems to be growing following outgoing UUP leader Sir Reg Empey's call.
Politics Summary: Monday, May 24th
The main story of the day is the Government’s announcement of £6 billion in cuts this year. The Independent reports that […]
How proportional is PR for Black and ethnic minority people?
Without wide changes in party leadership, membership and party procedures, electoral reform will not result in our representatives being any more proportionate.
Burnham speaks of “fear and loathing” from voters
Speaking at this year’s Progress conference, Andy Burnham MP spoke of a genuine "fear and loathing" from traditional voters lost by Labour since 1997.
Ed Miliband: Forces of hell was “awful culture”
Ed Miliband has distanced himself from Labour's culture of briefing. He said it was a "self destructive, awful culture".
Good news on regions but coalition needs to go further
LEPs will further strengthen city regions like Greater Manchester and Leeds and offer some of the powers that these areas have secured to other conurbations.